- Jan 27, 2018
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Where did you find the installer?
F-Secure 19.0 released
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When logged into My FSecure after releasing the license and uninstalling it, I then chose to add a device to protect my main PC which downloaded the VM installer.
- Jan 27, 2018
- 1,430
Yup, worked for me, thanks a lot.
F-Secure introduced this logo in 2014. It did not last very long.
The original F-Secure logo is a classic. It is hard to know why it was changed, but evidently marketing "experts" are trying to re-brand F-Secure's product lines in an attempt to gain market share.
- Apr 16, 2017
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Yah but, if I don't want to "rush it" by releasing the license and uninstalling, in the near future it will auto-update, right? I'm new with FS, v18.5 is my first useage. I can wait a few more days before I start bending things. Smooth updates / installs are needed more than new logo, IMhO...
I would assume so but got impatient so I got the update manually, don't see any harm in waiting for it.
- Jul 27, 2015
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Report sent as it's an obvious issue with FFs extension. Confirmed also with other users.
- Apr 16, 2017
- 2,779
my F-Secure has not auto-updated yet, so I did 2 things, had an online chat with support, and then went reading the link that @upnorth provided. FAQ for 19.0 say:
"We have made the migration from F-Secure SAFE to the new F-Secure app really easy for you. You don't need to do anything. You will be migrated automatically to the new F-Secure app...We have started the migration for our current users. However, note that it may take a few weeks before you get the new F-Secure app." (emphasis added)
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So there is not necessarily anything wrong with not having been updated yet. I will continue to wait as I'd like to see FS auto-update as this will be my first version update.
PS & fwiw: I rate my past telephone support with FS 5 out of 5 (+) but online chat 2 / 5. When asked, chat reply "probably a bug." But it could have said, "Normal, it may take a few weeks..."
"We have made the migration from F-Secure SAFE to the new F-Secure app really easy for you. You don't need to do anything. You will be migrated automatically to the new F-Secure app...We have started the migration for our current users. However, note that it may take a few weeks before you get the new F-Secure app." (emphasis added)
Frequently asked questions about the new F-Secure app launched on February 14, 2023 - F-Secure Community
Frequently asked questions about the new F-Secure app launched on February 14, 2023 This article provides answers to questions you may have regarding the new F-Secure app and how to migrate from F-Secure SAFE and F-Secure TOTAL to the F-Secure app. We have compiled a list of FAQs regarding the...
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PS & fwiw: I rate my past telephone support with FS 5 out of 5 (+) but online chat 2 / 5. When asked, chat reply "probably a bug." But it could have said, "Normal, it may take a few weeks..."
- Jul 27, 2015
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I agree, and extra since most in this version is " cosmetic " updates anyway.
Normally for some odd reason been the case with the automatic updates of their VPN Freedome. Now integrated with Internet Security ( previous SAFE ). Good link btw.
- Sep 14, 2012
- 168
Well, we can finally change the size of the environment
F-Secure employs a conservative phased-rollout with its products.
Use a VPN and connect to an exit node in Finland. I bet F-Secure will update to 19.0.
Use a VPN and connect to an exit node in Finland. I bet F-Secure will update to 19.0.
- Apr 16, 2017
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I like the idea of connecting in Finland. Will try that the rest of the weekend and see what happens.
- Apr 16, 2017
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Sure enough, Helsinki crowd gets better service from FS. I vpn'ed over to Suomi and hit manual check_now button at 2300UTC and it automatically updated, or I got a popup that said it updated. I haven't looked too deeply yet to see what's what. Systray icon looks a little different & history says updated to 19.0. @upnorth, the main page shows Privacy VPN -- Turn it ON, but question will that then immediately try to connect or does user still have control? I'm using Mullvad at the moment, and don't want to bump it off.
- Apr 16, 2017
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FS vpn 19.0, I ran speedtest dot net in Edge browser tonight, I had also tested prior version vpn let's call it 18.5 (but IIRC its version number differed from SAFE). Ran test 2x and 19.0 was half the speed of 18.5. I had been getting 200+mbps down with 18.5, and tonight 19.0 was 100~mbps down. Different date fwiw But for comparison tonight, Mullvad is 450 mbps down or 4+ times faster than FS vpn. That aside win10vm is very fast and snappy running 19.0, ie, my "feel" is that system is running snappier with 19.0 than with 18.5 and I thought 18.5 was fast. I have identical win10vm running Kaspersky Standard, and that system is noticeably slower in responding, ie, opening apps and web pages than FS 19.0. IF both give equal protection, FS is much better in system performance, at least here, tonight... Very happy with FS 19.0. 
But for comparison tonight, Mullvad is 450 mbps down or 4+ times faster than FS vpn. That aside win10vm is very fast and snappy running 19.0, ie, my "feel" is that system is running snappier with 19.0 than with 18.5 and I thought 18.5 was fast. I have identical win10vm running Kaspersky Standard, and that system is noticeably slower in responding, ie, opening apps and web pages than FS 19.0. IF both give equal protection, FS is much better in system performance, at least here, tonight... Very happy with FS 19.0.
- Jul 27, 2015
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Less control, and it's one of the tweaks/improvements they need to do as the users now lost parts of the more granular control when the VPN was 100% standalone.
You can test and switch protocol to IKEv2 in the Privacy VPN settings. I'm unsure how much better it would be.I had been getting 200+mbps down with 18.5, and tonight 19.0 was 100~mbps down. Different date fwiw
@upnorth
Do you know of a reliable audit and test to confirm that F-Secure Protected Folders is working as-intended?
Do you know of a reliable audit and test to confirm that F-Secure Protected Folders is working as-intended?
- Jul 27, 2015
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Good question. I do know they have extreme reliable and professional Red and Blue teams that does genuine audits, but since that is on business and enterprise environments your probably best chance would be their own official forum. Try first the Beta channels thread as normally their employees visit pretty regular.
FS Protection PC 19.1 releases
FS Protection PC 19.1 releases will be posted under this thread.
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- Jul 27, 2015
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I got the info on this already last week. I forgot to share it.
I haven't seen any official public posted statement or updates in their guides or on their forum unless that's been added now, but I was informed by one of their engineers that Firefoxs ( FF ) extension will not work as the other supported browsers where the users simply can click the extension and leave a suggested rating. I didn't get any exact reason/s other then a clear point towards their issues with FF last year.
Question - Browsing Protection by F-Secure blocked by Firefox
Today, Firefox blocks the F-Secure Addon Browsing Protection :( Reasons are issues with stability and security
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Submit suspected sites is still available here:
Submit a sample | F-Secure
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Thank youGood question. I do know they have extreme reliable and professional Red and Blue teams that does genuine audits, but since that is on business and enterprise environments your probably best chance would be their own official forum. Try first the Beta channels thread as normally their employees visit pretty regular.
FS Protection PC 19.1 releases
FS Protection PC 19.1 releases will be posted under this thread.
- Apr 1, 2019
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Finally got F-Secure 19 and the new logo automatically.
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